The Mission Baby Podcast

So here it is….. our final episode of The Mission Baby Podcast. And what a ride it's been with you all.In this episode recorded during the pandemic, Simone and I reflect on the past season, discuss the latest fertility news during Covid, how Simone has been coping on the NHS frontline and Danie has some very special and long overdue news……..She kept the faith!Thank you for listening and taking this journey with us. If we keep discussing infertility openly and honestly we can all make a difference, remove the taboo and support one another during those hard moments.Danie and Simone x

It's finally here.... a bittersweet moment for both Simone and I with our 10th and final episode of The Mission Baby Podcast. But it's also an extra special one....we hope you enjoy! We kept the faith! Danie & Simone x

Welcome back to another episode of The Mission Baby!This week we are focusing on men and infertility. Yes, the boys are equally as important as women in fertility treatment but are never as focused on. Why? We asked leading fertility consultant and Medical Director at Gennet City Fertility, Dr Benjamin Abramov to explain.From insights into sperm freezing, practical and easy lifestyle changes to enhance motility and volume to the solutions to DNA damage… we cover it all.And the best news? Unlike women who are born with their number of eggs, men have a 3 month sperm turnover so putting any wrongs to rights is pretty straightforward.As always DM us for any questions or email us themissionbabypodcats@gmail.comKeep The Faith!Danie and Simone xProduction: Battersea Podcasts

Welcome back to another episode of The Mission Baby Podcast.In this episode we're tackling the very important issue of Secondary Infertility, when you're unable to carry or conceive a child after having already given birth before. This growing issue is becoming increasingly more prevalent in women and men so we're discovering exactly the reasons why this is happening and what can be done about it.Also in the studio this week we have the wonderfully positive Krysy Sidwell, who shares with us her deeply personal story of secondary infertility after multiple miscarriages (and her astounding and heartbreaking moment she passed through her foetus in the bathroom) . Krysy also shares how she managed to find inner strength and come out the other end positively - utterly inspiring!As always, please do get in touch with us with your questions by DM'ing us on instagram @themissionbabypodcast or emailing us themissionbabypodcast@gmail.comKeep the faith!Danie and Simone x

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Welcome back to Mission Baby! In this week's episode we get to grips with the fascinating and surprising things you didn't know about IVF.From decoding the treatment add ons and discussing which ones are worth considering to finances (how much does it really cost to go private and the insurance out there to help lessen the burden), helpful IVF apps that got Danie through her treatment and how to navigate the workplace when going through fertility treatment and the rights and policies in place to support you.We also have the wonderful Alison Parish in the studio, who shares her incredible and heartwarming story of her fertility struggles that will really give you hope. And find out how clowns and chips (yes!) can help with IVF.As always, please do get in touch with us with your questions by DM'ing us on instagram @themissionbabypodcast or emailing us on themissionbabypodcast@gmail.comKeep the faith!Danie and Simone x

Welcome back to another episode of Mission Baby!We are thrilled to have in the studio this week Katie Brindle, Chinese Medicine Practitioner of 20 years, Founder of The Hayo'u Method (https://hayoumethod.com/) and author of Yang Sheng: The Art Of Chinese Self-Healing.Katie shares with us her own incredible #ttc IVF Donor Egg story along with giving us some sage advice on the eastern approach to fertility and the self-care rituals that we should all be doing to help calm the mind and the body.As always, please do get in touch with us with your questions by DM'ing us on instagram @themissionbabypodcast or emailing us on themissionbabypodcast@gmail.comKeep the faith!Danie and Simone x

And we're back! A new decade, a new year and a new episode.Have you ever thought about freezing your eggs? It's THE hot topic in fertility and one of the most asked about procedures. So we thought we would do the hard work for you and ask all those important and awkward questions about what exactly happens? What age should you do it? And is it actually a good insurance policy?Helping us to decipher the world of egg freezing is this week's guest, one of the UK's leading female fertility doctor Dr Mailini Uppal https://maliniuppal.co.uk/Danie shares her egg collection story and her first hand experience of the procedure and we discuss the very important and quite frankly appalling issue of the current archaic legislation with the UK's 10 year limit on frozen egg storage. The petition is currently suspended due to the recent closing of parliament but we urge you to sign it as soon as it goes live: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/276293As always, please do get in touch with us with your questions by DM'ing us on instagram @themissionbabypodcast or emailing us themissionbabypodcast@gmail.comKeep the faith!Danie and Simone x

Welcome back! In the next episode of Mission Baby we explore how nutrition is a fundamental cornerstone in fertility treatment with the wonderful Rhian Stephenson, CEO of Psycle London, Nutritionist and Fitness Expert.Rhian speaks candidly to us about her devastating experiences with miscarriage, her top tips for supporting your ttc journey with the right nutrition and fitness and Danie and Rhian discuss how they found their IUI's (Intrauterine Insemination) and what exactly happens behind the theatre doors…!Follow Rhian on IG @rhianstephenson @psyclelondonAs always find us on IG @themissionbabypodcast or email us your questions themissionbabypodcast@gmail.comKeep the faith!

Embryo what? In this week's episode, Danie and Simone chat with one of the UK's leading embryologists Sophie Bird. Sophie explains exactly what she does and how it plays a critical role in fertility treatment.Not only do we get to grips with all that important terminology - PCOS, Genetic screening, Frozen Embryo Transfers, Time Lapse, Scratches and Embryo Glue but Danie also shares her egg collection to embryo freezing story and we discuss the differences between IVF and ISCI.For more information on Sophie:https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2022935409_Sophie_BirdFollow us on Instagram @themissionbabypodcast or email us with your questions (we would love to hear from you!) themissionbabypodcast@gmail.comKeep the faith!Danie & Simone x(https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2022935409_Sophie_Bird)

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Welcome back! In this week's episode we discuss holistic therapies and how, in particular, acupuncture can be the perfect partner to fertility treatment.We also have a very special guest with us this week - Ivka Blay, Fertility Acupuncturist who has not only treated Danie during the course of her treatment but many other women and men along the way.Here, she explains the benefits of acupuncture and fertility, the power of those tiny needles, her wonderful anecdotes and her great success stories .Find out more about Ivka https://newlifeclinic.org.uk/our-doctors/ivka-blay/ For more information or to ask any questions do get in touch themissionbabypodcast@gmail.com or on instagram @themissionbabypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/themissionbabypodcast/?hl=enKeep The Faith!

In the inaugural episode of The Mission Baby Podcast we are introduced to our hosts Fertility Midwife and all round supportive superstar, Simone Lazarus and Danielle Fox, who as well as being a Health & Beauty journalist and Nutritionist, is struggling first hand with infertility.We hear how Danielle and Simone met and why they decided to make this podcast. They also discuss the main issues of infertility, why globally we're seeing a rise in infertility issues and when and how you get help.Marrying scientific know-how with personal first hand experience, the Mission Baby Podcast delivers a touching and humorous series that gets to grips with the murky world of infertility. The aim? To empower women and men with the knowledge to navigate the world of infertility. From busting fertility myths, asking the important but often awkward questions and opening the listeners minds to the amazing new research and techniques out there - nothing is off limits!We would love to hear from you…..themissionbabypodcast@gmail.com@themissionbabypodcastProduced by Battersea Podcasts www.batterseapodcasts.com